Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield
Summary
A 55-year-old man in Wakefield died after being bitten by a dog during an argument on a footpath. Another man, Lee Ellis, has been charged with manslaughter and for having a dangerous dog that caused injury leading to death.Key Facts
- The incident happened on an old train line footpath near Blacker Lane in Calder Grove, Wakefield.
- The man who died was 55 years old and was bitten by a dog during an altercation.
- Lee Ellis, also 55 and from Calder Grove, was charged with manslaughter.
- Ellis was also charged with being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury that resulted in death.
- He is currently in custody and will appear in Leeds magistrates court on Tuesday.
- The dog involved is a German shepherd and is being held by police in kennels.
- West Yorkshire police are handling the investigation.
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